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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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HOLSTON GASES INC
USDOT 123210 · EIN 62-0598088
545 WEST BAXTER AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37921
(865) 573-1917 · ANGELA FERRIE
85
Low risk
Risk factors
9 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
234 / 300
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
399 / 1938
Crashes (24 mo)
9
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1285 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance372 pts
Unsafe Driving229 pts
Other78 pts
Driver Fitness50 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 260 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 119 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 100 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 96 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 66 | |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 54 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 48 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 48 | |
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 40 |
Most inspected states
TN109
KY91
SC73
AL49
GA44
NC18
IN5
VA3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.64 | 0.58 | ≈36–43% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.13 | ≈44–48% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.30 | 2.23 | ≈30–34% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.64 | 0.62 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 16 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in TN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from TN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 58% · Speeding 25% · Following / lane / reckless 17%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 50% · Log / ELD device 50%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 32% (4 OOS) · Tires 25% (15 OOS) · Brakes 24% (9 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 43 inspections, 29 violations, 4 OOS, 28 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance17 viol · 3 OOS · 59%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 67 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.725).
2. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 14%
392.16-D ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 75 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.48).
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance4 viol · 14%
172.516C6-HMPMC, 172.519B1-HMPMC, 172.201D-HMSPS
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 392.16-D ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP ×2
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 | RURAL DEKALB, AL | ✓ | ||
| 09/23/2025 | RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY | ✓ | ||
| 08/12/2025 | RURAL JACKSON, AL | ✓ | ||
| 02/07/2025 | LEXINGTON, KY | ✓ | ||
| 01/02/2025 | ROCKHOLD, KY | ✓ | ||
| 12/16/2024 | KNOXVILLE, TN | ✓ | ||
| 12/06/2024 | CHATTANOOGA, TN | ✓ | ||
| 12/04/2024 | MORRISTOWN, TN | ✓ | ||
| 10/15/2024 | LEXINGTON, KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 56 vehicles seen in inspections
33 incomplete vehicle13 truck9 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
ANGELA FERRIE
Annual mileage
6.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
300
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1515 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1515 carriers (1515 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARSCOTT TRUCK LEASING LLC | 785713 | 7 VINs | strong |
| RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC | 16130 | 5 VINs | strong |
| RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | 3 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 38111 | 38111 | 3 VINs | strong |
| BOTTOMLEY EVERGREENS & FARMS INC | 852007 | 2 VINs | medium |
| CMH TRANSPORT INC | 594023 | 2 VINs | medium |
| CR ENGLAND INC | 28406 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/24/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
6.1M mi reported (2024)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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